Job Offer Versorger/Care giver in Mossel Bay

A caregiver or carer is an unpaid or paid member of a person's social network who helps them with activities of daily living. Care giving is most commonly used to address impairments related to old age, disability, a disease, or a mental disorder.Enables patients to stay in the private home by providing health and personal services; supporting patients and their families.
Monitors patient condition by observing physical and mental condition, intake and output, and exercise. Verifies patient information by recording medical history; taking vital signs; confirming purpose of visit or treatment.Supports patients by providing housekeeping and laundry services and cleaning the home if needed; disposing of contaminated supplies; sterilizing medical instruments; changing dressings.
Assists patients by providing personal services, such as, bathing, dressing, and grooming.
Helps patients care for themselves by teaching use of cane or walker, special utensils to eat, special techniques and equipment for personal hygiene. Helps to lift, turn, and re-position the patient; advising on nutrition, cleanliness, and housekeeping. Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.

Records patient information by making entries in the patient journal; notifying nursing supervisor of changing or unusual conditions. Maintains continuity of patient home care by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs in the patient journal for the next caregiver. Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.